EDF Spread Betting
Where Can I Spread Bet on EDF? |
At the moment, investors are able to trade EDF, plus a wide array of related financial markets, through companies such as:
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Where Can I Spread Bet on EDF for Free? |
Speculating involves a degree of risk, but if you want to try a Test Account (free), that allows you to try out financial spread betting, then see below.
Also, remember that financial spread betting in the UK is currently tax free*, i.e. it is exempt from capital gains tax, stamp duty and income tax.
If you're looking for a free spread trading platform then keep in mind that you are able to speculate on EDF without brokers' fees or commissions via:
If you want a Demo Account / Test Account where users are able to try out online spread betting, including trading markets such as the Dow Jones, USD/JPY, EUR/USD and EDF, then you could have a look at:
Each of these companies currently provide a free Demo Account that allows investors to test trading ideas, study professional charts and gain experience with a variety of orders.
Where Can I Find Live Spread Betting Prices and Charts for EDF? |
This interactive CFD chart will offer you a useful view of the EDF share price.
The Plus500 chart that we use above normally follows the near-term EDF futures price (not the spot market).
If you would like to study spread betting charts and live prices for EDF, you may require a spread betting account.
This would also give you access to shorter term daily markets. Please note that such accounts are subject to credit and status checks.
If your account application is accepted then, once logged in, you will be able to access the live charts and the current pricing. Usually, these will be free. The catch is that you are likely to get the odd email or sales call from your financial spread betting firm.
If you do trade, remember that financial spread betting and contracts for difference carry a high level of risk to your funds and it is possible to incur losses that exceed your initial investment.
Professional Charting Packages for EDF |
Even though charting software/packages can differ from provider to provider, to aid your trading decisions, the charts usually have tools such as:
- A broad variety of time periods, for example, 5 minutes, 1 hour, 1 month and so on
- A variety of chart types, for example, OHLC and candle charts
- Tools for adding features, for example, Trendlines, Fibonacci Fans, Arcs and Time Zones
The charts provided by Capital Spreads also come with other benefits such as:
- Tailored Indicators, Back Testing and Optimisation tools
- Key chart overlays, for example, Parabolic SAR, Ichimoku Clouds, Price Channels and so on
- Over 30 indicator charts, for example, Williams %R, Relative Volatility Index, % Price Oscillator and so on
- Automated email alerts that trigger when the markets hit a pre-determined price
FinancialSpreads.com shares chart
The spread betting brokers in the list below provide clients with live trading prices and charts:
How to Spread Bet on EDF? |
If you want to invest in companies such as EDF then one option could be spread trading on the EDF share price.
Looking at a financial spread betting platform like Tradefair, you can see that they are showing the EDF Rolling Daily market at €14.48 - €14.52. This means you can put a spread bet on the EDF shares:
 Rising above €14.52, or
 Falling below €14.48
Whilst spread trading on French shares you trade in £x per cent. As a result, if you decided to invest £4 per cent and the EDF share price moves €0.27 then there would be a difference to your profits (or losses) of £108. £4 per cent x €0.27 = £108.
You are also able to trade this market in Dollars or Euros, e.g. €x per cent.
Rolling Daily Equities Markets
You should note that this is a Rolling Daily Market which means that unlike a normal spread betting futures market, there is no settlement date. If you decide to leave your trade open at the end of the day, it simply rolls over to the next session.
If you allow your bet to roll over and are spread betting on the market to:
Rise - then you are charged a small overnight financing fee, or
Fall - then a small payment is normally credited to your account
If you would like a fully worked example then see Rolling Daily Spread Betting.
EDF Rolling Daily - French Shares Spread Betting Example |
Now, if we think about the spread of €14.48 - €14.52 and make the assumptions:
- You've done your research, and
- Your analysis leads you to feel the EDF shares are likely to increase and go higher than €14.52
Then you might decide that you are going to go long of the market at €14.52 for a stake of £5 per cent.
This means that you make a profit of £5 for every cent that the EDF shares increase and move above €14.52. Nevertheless, it also means that you will lose £5 for every cent that the EDF market moves lower than €14.52.
Looked at another way, if you buy a spread bet then your P&L is worked out by taking the difference between the final price of the market and the initial price you bought the market at. You then multiply that price difference by your stake.
Therefore, if after a few hours the shares started to increase then you might think about closing your position so that you can secure your profit.
So if the market moved up then the spread, determined by the spread betting company, might change to €14.77 - €14.81. In order to close your spread bet you would sell at €14.77. Therefore, with the same £5 stake you would calculate your profit as:
Your profit / loss = (Final Level - Opening Level) x stake
Your profit / loss = (€14.77 - €14.52) x £5 per cent stake
Your profit / loss = €0.25 x £5 per cent stake
Your profit / loss = 25c x £5 per cent stake
Your profit / loss = £125 profit
Speculating on shares, whether by spread trading or otherwise, is not easy. In this example, you had bet that the share price would rise. However, the share price could fall.
If the EDF stock decreased, contrary to your expectations, then you might choose to close your trade in order to restrict your losses.
So if the spread fell to €14.23 - €14.27 then you would close your spread bet by selling at €14.23. This would result in a loss of:
Your profit / loss = (Final Level - Opening Level) x stake
Your profit / loss = (€14.23 - €14.52) x £5 per cent stake
Your profit / loss = -€0.29 x £5 per cent stake
Your profit / loss = -29c x £5 per cent stake
Your profit / loss = -£145 loss
Note - EDF Rolling Daily market correct as of 23-Jan-13.
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Risk Warning: Spread betting and CFD trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and you may lose more than your initial investment. Spread betting and CFD trading may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
'EDF Spread Betting' by DB, updated 28-Jan-13
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